What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania should increase to $90,278 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POTTSVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 20.4% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,278 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Columbia
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Pottsville, PA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Pottsville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

209.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

1.6% higher

Health

2.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pottsville, PA vs. Columbia, SC

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